Lake Bluff officials say the village’s automated license plate reader cameras are already helping police solve cases, but questions remain about how the technology affects privacy.

Trustees recently received a report on the system, which the board approved last year – following discussion at several meetings – under a two-year contract with Flock Group Inc. The agreement called for eight cameras that capture license plates and vehicle characteristics to assist with criminal investigations and missing-person cases.

Police Chief Matt Smizinski told trustees that six fixed cameras are currently operating at key entry points around the village, with two more expected — one along Green Bay Road and another near Route 176. A previous camera on Route 176 was removed due to IDOT construction and

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